Review of Children of Invention (2010) by Michelle E — 21 Aug 2011

I thought the movie was really well-fine. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I especially like the ending.

This review of Children of Invention (2010) was written by Michelle E on 21 Aug 2011.

Children of Invention has generally received positive reviews.

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By Frank Lovece (341) for Hollywood Reporter (2,966) on 11 Mar 2010

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By Kevin B. Lee (21) for Time Out (7,510) on 01 Mar 2011

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By Mike Scott (1,178) for Times-Picayune (642) on 10 Jun 2010

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By Timothy H (303) on 17 Mar 2009

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By J. R. Jones (1,337) for Chicago Reader (7,190) on 31 Mar 2010

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By Cynthia S (730) on 04 Jan 2011

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By Sarah P (975) on 18 Dec 2010

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By Bonnie C (239) on 13 Aug 2010

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